When Life Became Too Difficult | a coffee chat
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
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As the rainy season returns to the Pacific Northwest, I’d like to chat about my early days of living vanlife. This discussion shall answer why I don’t want to ever return to Southern California. Even though I am originally from SoCal.
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My name is Scott and in 2015, I bought a Ram ProMaster City to live in. Even though I didn’t know much about RV’s and campervans, I set about building the van out as a minivan camper. And in April of 2016, I moved into my minivan full time.
Over the years, I’ve learned you don’t need to have a big skill set to build your own campervan. And that living as a minimalist and utilizing solar power can be a less expensive way to live. I’ve also learned that a minivan can be a very comfortable home.
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Scott I worked 3 Jobs! For 3 yrs. I couldn't afford Rent,bills on 1 job,so I started my own Business, worked 2 part time jobs! I was in process of Chapter 13 Bank Rupt So I decided to put what I could afford and not lose my land, because I bought it at Auction very cheap and thought I'll never get this operatunatie again& I could always camp on my land! So finally got those bills payed in 4 yrs out of 5So I'm trying build a small cottage for future,but economy is getting worse,so fortunately I found a senior apt. That goes by income! So trying to get there!Have a Great Night! God Bless on your Journey Thur life! I'll be watching 💜🌅🌄👍🤞👌✌️🙌🙏🇺🇸✝️☕
The one other good thing about van life is you can minimize the effects of a crappy economy more so than others that do not live the van life. The 2nd is you can change your neighbor(s) with a turn of your vehicle/home key.
Everyone like comment share he's the best easiest to listen to van lifer and deserved more susbcribers.
Please,only make Chats when it rains😊
Your pleasant calm Voice,paired with the Rain on the Van.....Ultra!!!!👌🏻
Hey Thanks! I wasn’t sure how this would be received. Glad to hear that you liked it.
The rainy days are upon us here in the PNW.
Thanks so for the support! How did you know that I needed some coffee? ☕️👍🏼
@@StaticCamperVan Hmm...think it was a kind of Sixth Sense...😉
My biggest problem with living in my Van Scott, is the heat even over here in the UK. I love cool weather and absolutely love rain 🌧️ on my roof. Helps me sleep as well. Ive been really stressed out today Scott, but listening to your video absolutely totally relaxes my, thankyou very much for that. Oh and another excellent video 🤟💯🚐🤙🌧️
Rain sounds are nice. You are a very soft spoken person and I enjoy hearing your stories and thoughts about van life.
I can’t even imagine working in the heat and trying to sleep in the heat, WOW! The sound of rain is pretty amazing, and your picture of the red woods, are so wonderful! Thanks for sharing with all of us. Stay safe on the roads. I’m sure glad you can be in cooler temperatures now.
I spent a small part of one summer in the kind of heat Scott is talking about and I couldn't handle it at all. I bailed fast and headed up to over 10,000 ft in altitude where it only got above 70° twice during the rest of the summer. This year given how the weather systems were I went straight for the high altitude again and was so thankful I did. That said I really need to look at Northern California more given Scott's experiences!
Love hearing the ran while you chat. So relaxing thanks for sharing your story. ❤😊
Thank you for sharing I've always wanted to go out to the West Coast thank you for sharing the relaxing rain is so beautiful in Humboldt County I would love to go visit out there one day thank you for being so humble you seem like such a kind person I always look forward to watching your videos thank you for the nice chat
Scott i have been watching your channel for several weeks now and you are my go to CZcams channel especially when i need to calm down. I love the scenery so different to Northern England 😊
Aww, thanks Anne
Hello Scott, Your indoctrination into van life shaped the strategy for how and where you base your van life today. I am happy for you that you found your nitch in minimalist mobile living. I can't think of another van dweller that can pull it off in a way that flows better than your own. I'm glad you sorted it out and made decisions that were best for living the way you do by choice. I follow all your videos and van coffee chats. I watch and listen more than once. I get sound impressions about mobile living and enjoying van life in real time. I know sometimes you face hardships and isolation. You navigate health contingencies and adapt. I admire your tenacity. You know what you have to do to take care of yourself. I know you struggled too. I admire your self sufficiency. I hope you know that many of us who follow you feel like your our friend. I feel that way. Listen to your heart and follow your intuition. You will continue to figure outcthe best way forward. When your too warm you might want to try a cooling blanket. You can also rin a USB fan over a bowl of ice and it will feel like air conditioning. Stay safe and authentic. Thankyou for the coffee chat from your van. ❤
Yes! Cooling mats from Amazon, sleep on two, solves hot weather problem.
I am in Tuscon visiting family. Was over 100 yesterday when I arrived. Today was 97. Went to Sabino Canyon at 7:00 am to walk…it was very warm when we left at 8:00. Have been inside all day. Going to Seattle in a couple of day. I honestly don’t know how the citizens tolerate this level of heat. Even though it’s a “dry heat” it is still roasting hot.
I think CA is amazing. I enjoy trips within your state. For tax reasons I will stay put in Reno👍
Me, too!
That immense stress you were under back then, the exhaustion and heat, must’ve led to some long term health consequences. Thanks for this digest of dealing with heat and managing your debt. You are an inspiration. ❤️
Hello dear Scott always looking forward for your videos,
Scott, i love being in nature, the back country in San Diego is a beautiful hot🥵 playground during the summer. One thing that has saved my life during remote adventure has been making my own shade and a foot bucket that I fill with water, it provides instant relief from heat the second your feet are inserted.
Thanks! Scott, best of luck to you and stay cool. Be well.
Hey Thanks so much Richard. It is cool up here in the PNW!
Hi Scott, new subscriber here, love watching your videos. Very soothing. You are like the Bob Ross of van life :-)
Hi Scott,
I very much enjoy your conversations and video content. What you shared about your struggles with the heat in the California desert gave us a glimpse of hardships you went through. So glad you found your way to the beautiful Northwest and cooler temps and breathtaking scenery.
If one wanted to send you a one-time donation, is there a way to do that without doing a monthly pledge? I am not set up for venmo or paypal. I would like to support your travels because you share such beautiful videos. 😊 Kathy
Thanks Kathy. The best way to support me is to watch my videos. You can look back through my videos for any that you haven’t watched before or rewatch ones that you have already seen.
You beautifully described California as a whole. Me being from West Coast - New Zealand, California meant long beaches swimming and summer etc. You have a gift with words.
You'll never know how perfectly timed this video was. I plan to retire in a van and heat is my worst enemy for sleeping. I can now plan ways to naturally enjoy cooler weather.
Thank you!
Interesting story. Thanks for sharing. I have a hard time dealing with heat too.
I’m so glad you got out of here Scotty. You had so much determination to get that van done and make it home. Seeing a little bit of the process while it was happening. So much determination. And you did it. Meager salary or not, your lifestyle I’m sure has many rewards…
You always have friends here and places to crash when you would like to. Just watching your channel makes me feel like I’m getting a visitation time with you😂 ….
Anyhow you’re a great host for the CZcams watchers. Your voice is always so calm. So you’ve made a family on CZcams for yourself also. Anyways cheers to many nights in cooler weather for you. I know what that heat is like and I don’t know how you did it for so long.🍁🍂🍃 fall is amongst us here in the desert.yay !
Thank you for the rainy video in the beautiful place
Aww, Thanks my friend. It warms my heart to know you are watching
@@StaticCamperVan 🌞
What a nice vlog! You have such a wonderfully soothing voice.
Hi ScottI🙋♀️ really like the look in this video…I do watch the older videos….Nice colored lights, smooth talking voice and God’s wonderful creation of rain falling down…Aaaahhh…..🔥☕️🚐🌧️☔️
Here in dry Albuquerque, I love the sound of rain. You seem so cozy there with hot coffee. Nice.
Great video Scott! Always love listening to you! Loved hearing about your background and personal stories. You really struggled, but overcame! Inspiring. I can relate with trying to just get through the week. I'm going through a transition now where I'll need to leave my highly stressful job and that brings a lot of fear and insecurities. I admire your perseverance and determination to find your way in life. Life can be hard. Be safe out there.
Time for people who work jobs to take action.
Workplaces have become swamps of misbehavior by psychopaths.
Scott, you are such a great storyteller. I have experienced a similar living situation. I still remember how relentless the heat was day after day with barely any relief at night. I believe these experiences teach us empathy and make life that much sweeter when times are better. Thank you for sharing your adventures!
Glad you found a cool area to do vanlife. The Pacific Northwest is where I would go too if ever I have to do vanlife.
Hello Scott. You are blessed enough to have the freedom to move around and you can plan ahead around the weather if you ever want to go back, even if only for a visit. You could plan to go during winter time or another season that is more comfortable for you. I can totally relate as living in Puerto Rico is somewhat similar. Very high temperatures during the summer and even fall, with a lot a humidity added to the equation. It’s hard to bare inside a house with no air conditioning, cannot imagine inside a vehicle. Take care.
Those were some trying times for you Scott. I'm in the beginning of my van life journey and I sleep during the day. Trying to find places to stealth camp with the windows cracked in the heat of the day has been rough in the fall, I can't imagine what it was like for you WOW. Thanks for sharing
I live in SoCal and I can’t leave right now! I’m close to my grandkids and I want to see them grow up that’s why I can’t leave! I’m drinking my Don Francisco coffee right now- it’s delicious!
Thanks!
Thanks Buddy! 👍🏼
i' Found After 6years in 2--Different Cars@ Like 75* Degrees@ Sun Can Become Even Hot, realLy 65* 68 ish iS VERY Nice During Days
I have lived in Southern California all my life. Live close to Palm Springs now. Around 45 miles from me.
Really enjoy your coffee chats. Hope you find a comfortable climate to explore and enjoy during the winter months.
I hear you on the heat. This is the best time for VanLife here, IMHO. We have highs in the 50’s. It’s not too hot-not too cold. Great video! I enjoyed listening, while I relaxed after work. 🙂
Had Ethiopian coffee for the first time today. Pretty good coffee.☕️
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Scott your stories are so cool. You are so humble and honest. Thx for sharing.😊😊❤❤
I always look forward to your chats. I listened to this one this morning while out on my run. It’s very relaxing.
Thank you for sharing my friend ❤
I know exactly what you're talking about. I, too am from that desert, but many years before you. When temps were well into the hundreds, my school would put sprinklers on the roofs. Babies had to be woken up at night to drink. We camped by and swam in Salton Sea. If you went out at night you carried 2 lanterns so rattle snakes would strike the warmth of them, and not your legs. Later, I carried mail, and if I happened upon a yard with sprinklers on, I would set down my satchel and drench myself. If there was a mail slot in a front door, I'd put my face up next to it hoping the house had A/C. 🤣🤣. Be well, stay cool, and thanks for your stories.
The beauty of being nomadic is the choice to move locations. I really enjoy the desert in the winter time, Joshua tree is a great area to spend time. In the summer months I hang out in Oregon for the most part, PNW offers great summertime temps.
Good see you again Scott hope all is well..
I’m doing well, thanks
Hi Scott here in chicago we have the four seasons.sometimes we can get brutal hot days and winter very cold days and fall and spring are the best i love your adventures to different cities and towns keep up the good work and be safe.also bought black cat coffee great coffee.😊
If all works out I'll be moving back to Northern California. I was born in the Bay area and have lived most of my life in California and Colorado. My favorite part of the country in the Pacific Northwest.
Thanks for taking the time to do your videos and share your thoughts.
I have dealt with heat like that and no AC, but only for a couple of weeks. I definitely could not sleep. I do like SoCal, AZ, and NV in the winter because I don't have a heater. Nice talk, good rain.
A great view into the story behind your comings and goings along the west coast states, all in one tidy package. Danke.
As always, I enjoy the coffee suggestions and picturesque views. The problem with living by the beach is one gets so acclimated that anything below 70F is chilly, and anything above 77 is too hot with the added humidity. And don't get me going on the mold and rust everywhere. But Mendocino and Humbolt are just the most beautiful places in the world. Thanks for sharing!
My home in San Gregorio California is a little slice of heaven, temps 50-80.I still need to see more of the country though, thinking of getting a cheapish mini van to convert into a month or 2 trip machine.Cheers friend ☕️
Cannot imagine working in that heat! Over here in uk 🇬🇧 it is a heatwave at 35 degrees Celsius. I am happier in the cold in my van as long as I have heating, you can always get warm, but not easy to cool down. Thanks for that chat as always, I'm off to make another coffee and breakfast 😮
Hello from Scotland Scott
Hello there
I love the sound of rain! Very interesting story as well.😊
I feel the same way about heat that you do Scott,which is why I spent the summer in Leadville, Colorado at almost 2 miles in altitude, in fact it's starting to get cold here at night and I'm starting to think about heading south.
I've also learned so much about Northern California that I'm thinking maybe next year I'll come explore Humbolt and surrounding areas. Being closer to the water, any water,is always one of my favorite things, so what you've been sharing is so encouraging! Thank you so much!
You’re welcome. You’d like it here. I feel like it is very similar to the Olympics but with some added benefits.
I'm with you on the heat and snow. Enjoy your coffee. Thank you Scott ❤
Good vibes, drinking Laird Hamilton's coffee now! 🙂
It’s been hot and very humid in the uk this summer Scott we are in the 60s now Scott it’s great take care x❤
Great coffee chat! The insight into your vanlife experiences are valuable, thanks for sharing.
Hi Scott thanks for sharing nice back story.
You’re so relaxing, Scott. Have to be an earth sign! (Or, Aquarian?) in any event, love your videos! Thank you for them! You’re gorgeous, intelligent, relaxing and a highlight of my day (s)!!! ☕️ 🥂🖤💋
When I was in Spain good while back, the air con went off day before I left the apartment, and it was so hot I couldn't breathe through the night I was panicking, and coming from England, we don't normally have that problem lol, so I can imagine how hard it was for you to sleep in a oven van.
Sounds awful. My van thankfully doesn’t get that hot
Hello from the Pyrenees mountains Spain. You spoke about living in places where it was almost impossible living with hot temps. I cannot live in places like that. It’s too uncomfortable. When I was in southern Spain visiting one time it was so hot that my shoes got stuck in the melting asphalt street. Love your videos and humor. 👍🤗😘
Now that is hot
@@StaticCamperVan😂😂 yes it is🤣🤣
San Diego got hot at certain times even when I was a kid. Had no AC in those days…but overall, a great city, despite the horrible traffic and expensive economy! We are in Vancouver, Wa now and I love fall here.
I don’t know how you made it through those first two summers. My goodness that’s some piping hot weather. Glad you did though. It seems better for you now. It’s certainly refreshing to listen to your adventures.
😂Hi Scott! Cheers for avoiding the heat since I’m completely on your side. And thank you for opening up with us. You did it just right. Genuine. I guess that’s what authenticity offers. I credit CZcams algorithm for bringing valuable humans into my watchlist. 🎉
I understand heat and trying to survive in it. Not pleasant. Believe it or not Minnesota is very hot in the summer. We had 30 days of over 90 degrees this summer. When I was in my 20's I did not have air conditioning in my apartment. Luckily I worked in an office with air conditioning during the day. And I also spent one summer in Palm Springs. But I did have air conditioning in my apartment and work area.
Well for living with minimal moving and budget, you certainly share some amazing places with us. Oh, Joshua Tree Mellow Ethiopian here. Hubs unfortunately is now on their Delicious Decaf. Our Left (Best) Coast has so very much to offer - mountains, beaches, forests, deserts, cities, country, crowds & isolation. I think you chose well and even when you're in an area for a while, it's never boring because you do and show and discuss interesting things. I've been subscribed for a number of years - when you were static in WA and traveling on weekends only and have stuck around because your videos are great. A tip of my mug to you! Cheers. Oh, PS, based on your previous reviews and my lactose intolerance, I've gotten into Oatly in my coffee and you are right - it's really creamy and delicious. Almond milk curdles if the coffee is strong. Thank you for all your hard work Scott.
Hey thanks Liz. Some JT Ethiopian would be great right now. I’ve done a 180 on the oat milk. I’ve switched back to the real stuff and feel much better. The oat milk was good for my wallet but terrible for me.
@@StaticCamperVan Yeah - you've had some food related issues and so have I. We are smart enough to focus on what works and stick to that. I respect your choices even though they'd not work for me. But no matter how good a croissant tastes, it's rarely worth the misery.
SoCal also has mountains and cool temps in the coastal areas, very nice .. it is ONLY unbearable in the desert areas in the Summer. But at least you were able to stay in the mountains there and the ocean...many smaller beaches where some members of my family lived that are not crowed nor hot. Happy you found the area that works for you!! I too love the cooler areas....Fall is my favorite time of the year...cool and crisp days!! YEAH 🧡🧡🧡
Hey Scott. I have watched your videos for some time now.
Have you ever crunched the numbers to see how much money in rent you would have saved by living in a van. I'm guessing thousand$!
If I could have a conversation with my younger self I would have advised me to live in a van, work hard, and use every penny I saved from doing so to purchase property to rent out.
Then use the rent money to buy more property, and so on and so on.
When retirement time comes, sell all my properties and use that money to enjoy the last few years of my life in whatever way I pleased.
I hope you keep living life on your own terms for many years to come.
It is nice to know there are people out there thinking and living outside the box.
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At some point, this will be a Coffee Chat topic. I have spoken about this briefly in the past. I don’t consider it saving money for two very different reasons. One reason is that vanlife isn’t as inexpensive as a lot of people make it out to be.
If vanlife were purely about saving money, I wouldn’t be in it for the long term. While vanlife hasn’t been cheap, it has provided me with the most comfort I’ve ever had.
thank you for sharing
Banana slugs!! Yikes. Love your vids. I prefer mild coffees as well. Hoping your adventures continue “softly”!
Is that a good yikes for the banana slug?
Living in Miami here... I share your thoughts on avoiding heat. Back in the early nineties I did a few jobs house sitting homes that were being fumigated,, And trying to sleep in a VW van was impossible; I'd just lay there listening to jazz/talk radio all night.
Thank you Scott for sharing your experience in your early days of van life. I just spent this past summer working overnight shifts and having to sleep during the day during 90-degree temps. I won’t ever do it again. It definitely was a learning experience though! Many people only see the good fun aspects about van life here on CZcams. Thank you for keeping it real and sharing the good and the not-so-great moments. Hope you’re well and many blessings to you. 🙏
Oh I’m so sorry for you. I’m good, hope you are too
Thanks Scott for the video. I am catching up. Just saw this video today. I don't mind the rain videos at all. Your rain videos tend to be a relaxing substance, much appreciated.. I say substance because I have never really liked the term "content" bandied around. To me it sounds to common, over used. It's probably just me. Take care and enjoy the comfortable temperatures.
Yes, the 'trials and tribulations', the difficult experiences of life. A lot of people can take the heat or they adapt to it in exchange for cheap rent. It sounds as if you were sacrificing in order to pay down your van so you could experience freedom one day which you are doing now as Static Camper Van man....take care and travel on !!
Thanks so much. I’m in so cal and your topic is a big factor in my future decisions.
You’re welcome. There is much more to discuss about this topic. Most likely a follow up video to this one.
Rains sound is amazing, thank you
Lovely video Scott ❤❤❤
Thanks! Appreciated this chat - I was familiar with part of your history, but not all. I traveled x-country last year and got "stuck" in the midwest where overnight temps didn't go below 80. It was unpleasantly challenging. Can't imagine going through a whole summer dealing with such high temps. Admire your discipline and tenacity to get your life to a place that worked (works) better for you!
Awesome vid buddy
Thank you
I live in SW Florida. This summer it was brutal. Thank God we have AC but the heat and humidity gets really old. Even staying inside the heat drains your energy.
I absolutely hate the heat more so now that I'm older
I bought that coffee and I French press it. Delicious!
Awesome. Glad you like it!
Thank you for the coffee talk. There is very little you can do when it is really hot, but you can add activity or clothes or both to stay warm. When I retired the first time, in 2014, I started hiking north on the Pacific Crest Trail in mid April. I had done a career working mostly outdoors year around in western Missouri, so I know 100+ heat and -15 to 20 degrees cold with wind. Southern California heat in May and June was brutal. Even though there was almost no humidity, walking and carrying a heavy backpack and sometimes more than a gallon of water was dangerous and even fatal for a few people. SoCal also was short on shade too. Very few desert plants grow taller than 2 feet. I could not imagine trying to live and sleep in a toaster oven, sorry, I meant van. I can understand why you would not care to go back to the southern California desert. Thank you again for the coffee talk.
Fortunately my van stays cool because it doesn’t have windows. If the van had glass like a regular minivan, I wouldn’t have be able to manage
Have a wonderful week! Hope you have the temps you like.❤
Totally understand your take on the heat. I'd love to get out of TX heat but caring for family now. Plans are to get out in a few years. Looking at vans & solar & power banks so I can do most myself like you did in the beginning of van life. Inspired by your beautiful travels.
Don’t want to come to California right now. Gas prices have skyrocketed to $6 a gallon in most places! I have a Transit Connect Van, and even though I get great mileage for a van, like you do, I am still feeling it.
HI SCOTT ENJOYING UR CHAT. SOUND OF RAIN IS NICE. LIKE UR MICROPHONE SOO COLORFUL. ITS COOLER HERE N PHILADELPHIA. HAVE GOODNITE. 🙋♀️🎬🎤🚙💕👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I stumbled onto your channel a few months ago and so super happy i did! Your calming voice, coffee talk, driving up and down through the PNW, (I live in Oregon) taking walks in all the beautiful areas, well its awesome!! 👍😎❤😊 I absolutely love the rain in the background and your calm voice is very relaxing!! Its 1:02 AM here and now i also want my coffee..lol 😂
Thanks Chrissy
Love the rain…miss it
❤ Good Evening Scott 🏞️🌜You probably feel more Healthy in cooler Area, because you get more Moisture, Oxcigen even,cleaner Airflow! I know what you mean about the Heat ! When it gets over 80degrees,I have no energy! Then when it gets below 50,it starts to get ❄️ I'm from NY. So right now it's 50 -75Degrees,it's just right when Sun comes out!🌞🌅👍🙏🙌🇺🇸💜✝️✌️👌🤞👍
I Soo appreciate you ❤
I'm a big coffee ☕️ drinker myself. But compared to the various blends and methods of preparing it. I'm a novice compared to you.
As always, Thumbs up 👍
Hello Scott I hope all is well. I really enjoy your videos. I also love love the scenery in a lot of places you go. I'm from Texas and it definitely gets hot here.
It’s been so hot and humid in the uk fans going all night so I get you x
Hi Scott. I'm new to your channel & very much enjoying your content and insights. I live in Australia, & have recently purchased a VW Crafter van that has been converted with a stunning fit out.
3 weeks ago I quit my government job ( a couple of yrs earlier than I'd planned my retirement ) gave notice on the studio apartment i rented & as of today officially moved into my gorgeous van full time to just go wherever the wind takes me. Vanlife @ 59 feels right. I appreciate the many tips & ideas you have shared. If you'd like to see a couple of pics of my Beauty, let me know xx
Well I'm sure you must be too busy to reply
Hi Scott! 👋 Just commenting for the algorithm. 😉
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Thanks for sharing 🌞
Coming from the UK ,i always thought california was just beaches and ocean and Hollywood of course. 😅
No different to Americans thinking London is always raining, foggy and warm beer 😅
I lived in Southern California when younger. Right on the Coast. But then our cheap living situation ended. So I moved to Beaverton Oregon, outside Portland. I visited So Cal once but then didn't for many years. But i missed my hometown of Laguna Beach. My Mom and I have visited relatives there twice. I also drove down myself. In a Prius V. This car is 182 inches long and good for temporary urban camping. In Oregon one can get depressed because of the lack of sun. So going to So Cal during the winter solves the vitamin D problem.
I have a cup of beer but in the morning it would be coffee
Where ever you roam.....
Scope out the local library for respite from the weather.
Barnes and Noble in the bigger towns.
Local/regional museums.
City/county parks with shade tree parking during the heat.
Also good place to cook/picnic table, use the toilet.
Might want buy annual pass if staying in town long, passing through again with the change of seasons, save vs daily use fee. Although may require a local address.
Sounds like you are living a meager financial life.
Consider a short term/seasonal gig to bolster your account?
Can you sustain this lifestyle when much older?
Thanks for sharing your recommendations. I would like to point out that this chat is discussing a particular point in my life. In the future, we might have a chat about some of the topics you mentioned.